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#1 hawk2022

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Posted 27 March 2023 - 05:39 PM

in near future...to replace Large old Dell desktop...however I will use it as desktop...need advice

as to wether I will need special cords, etc to get it all hooked up...plan to buy refurb dell desktop

so unsure what all will come with it...I plan to load all current files onto a USB and transfer to

new one if that is feasible and not too complicated for this old fool......TIA.....don



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Posted 27 March 2023 - 05:41 PM

What will you be doing on this machine?

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Posted 27 March 2023 - 05:43 PM

Hi, just the usual...surfing the web, got a banking site to use, keep some pics on it....don



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Posted 27 March 2023 - 05:45 PM

Yes a laptop is perfectly fine. What's your budget?

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Posted 27 March 2023 - 06:00 PM

Well, maybe 400 or so.....important to know what cables/fittings to get with it....just want to hook

it up and get online....also will need to buy back up stick I guess.....btw i was crypto operator in

USN for 8 yrs....long time ago tho....



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Posted 27 March 2023 - 06:03 PM

Lenovo IdeaPad 3i Laptop, 14" FHD Screen, Intel i3-1115G4 Processor, 12GB RAM, 1TB SSD, Webcam, HDMI, Media Card Reader, Dolby Audio, Wi-Fi 6, Windows 11 Home, Platinum Grey https://a.co/d/7Xng5OT

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Posted 27 March 2023 - 06:11 PM

Will keep that one in mind Thanks.....



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Posted 27 March 2023 - 06:16 PM

No problem and I was an elinter

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Posted 28 March 2023 - 01:32 AM

You should have everything you need out of the box.    Not looked at the specks but prob has WiFi, if want to hard wire will need a cable from any store that sells Ethernet cables or may already have one.

 

Western Digital has all sorts of portable drive sizes with backup software and can attach for backup / storage if fill the 1TB, nothing needed, ready to go out of the box.

 

If you planning to hook other stuff up would need to detail that but may just need a USB Hub if have more than the Ports available.


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Posted 07 July 2023 - 08:37 AM

Hello! hope you are well and doing good. I have readed you thread and I just want to say that, When you replace your old Dell desktop with a refurbished one, there are a few things to keep in mind. First, make sure the new desktop has the right ports to connect your monitor, keyboard, and mouse. If not, you may need adapters or special cords.
Next, you can transfer your files by loading them onto a USB drive. Once you have the new desktop set up, simply plug in the USB drive and copy the files over. If you need help, don't hesitate to ask for assistance. It's also a good idea to regularly back up your important files for extra security.

Edited by Orange Blossom, 12 July 2023 - 09:01 AM.
Removed unnecessary quote. ~ OB


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Posted 24 July 2023 - 11:42 PM

@Jason-Julius  and this : once again was unneeded do to date of the last post by the OP.


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